October Newsletter - Version 2 - updated with FULL list of Best of DelCo winners. Congrats to all the local businesses! | |
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REGISTER TODAY for the 3rd annual STC Cornhole Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 20! Pick a teammate and compete to see if you will be the "Boss of the Toss" this year!
Prizes include gift cards at the local merchant of your choice: $200 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, and $50 each for 3rd & 4th!
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Makers Market is the perfect place to find unique and locally made treasures for your friends and loved ones! Enjoy shopping from carefully selected vendors, along with live music, great food and more!
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Ship Bottom Ecto Ghouler 5k Run, Saturday October 5, 6:00 pm
Celebrate the release of Ship Bottom's famous Ecto Ghouler IPA with a Fall 5K at the Blendery & Barrel House! All runners 21+ get a free beer at the after party - best costume gets a 4 pack on us!
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The market is open for business on Saturdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Visit the STC website for a list of weekly vendors, musicians, artist and kids activity.
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Reminders: parking meters downtown must now be fed every Saturday to avoid a ticket. Also, bring your reusable bags! | |
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Borough Now Posting Street Closures for Events
Do you live downtown, or want to know if event-related road closures around town center might impact your commute? The Borough is now posting a list of road closures as event permits are approved.
Click this link, and please share with your neighbors.
https://www.swarthmorepa.org/2287/Town-Center-Road-Closures
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Upcoming Special Event:
Why should kids have all the fun?! Adult Halloween fans are welcome for an evening of food, games, music and crafts. Costumes are optional. Stop in for a spell! Registration in advanced required - visit the Library website.
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Upcoming Events at the PAC Center! | |
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Rotary Arts Conversation Series:
Friday, October 18, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Tap into the creative energy of our community and join "The Rotary Arts Conversations" a new speaker series featuring in-depth discussions with some of the most talented artists in our area. Tonight’s guest, Artist Rinal Parikh. Tickets $10.
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Delco Dance Night!
Saturday, October 19, 7:00 -10:00 PM
Beware all creatures of the night, the Delco Dance Night is here to give you a fright! Costumes are encouraged! See you on the dance floor...if you dare!
Adults only
BYOB, light snacks provided
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Community Conversation: Champions of the Golden Valley Film Screening, benefiting Afghan Peaks
Thursday, October 24, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Step into a side of Afghanistan that few outsiders ever witness. "Champions of the Golden Valley" follows an unlikely group of skiers chasing their passion amid a harsh landscape. Afterwards, join us for a conversation with Sam Sidiqi who leads Afghan Peaks, a non-profit working to develop the mountains of Afghanistan.
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Walks & Trails - Friday, October 4th, 2:00 p.m.
Beth Lawn, Bob Hughes and Dan Snyder will lead a walk this Friday, October 4th.
Meet at the Town Clock by the train station at 2:00pm. We’ll walk either on the campus, in the Crum Woods, or in the Ville (aka Swarthmore). Hope you can join us, as we wouldn’t want the leaders to outnumber the walkers! In case of bad weather, contact Dan at 610-457-9149 to see whether the walk is postponed.
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Fall is here! Along with those darn viruses.
Get your vaccinations on October 7th at the Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic!
Sponsored by Springfield Pharmacy and held conveniently at Swarthmore Borough Hall, don't miss this easy way to get your vaccines. Register today! Scan the QR code below.
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What's going on at Swarthmore College? You're invited!
Explore free public events happening on campus!
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Swarthmore Rotary Club Invites You!
The Rotary Club invites members and friends of SSCA to come to their weekly meetings and enjoy a lunch and the speaker. Meetings are on Thursdays from 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the Inn at Swarthmore. Lunch is $20 per person.
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:15 PM
Speaker: Kaycee Conallen, founder & owner, Kaycee Conallen Design, LLC
Topic: Swarthmore's new Kaycee Conallen Design Studio
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:15 PM
Speaker: Sean McCormick, PhD, Assoc. Director Of Public Health Programs, HPCSP
Topic: Nicotine, Vaping, Vape Shops, and the work of the Delaware County Tobacco and Vape-Free Coalition
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:15 PM
Speaker: Aimee Rubin, Founder and Exec Director, ANEWAY Project/Game on State
Thursday October 31, 2024 12:15 PM
Speaker: Christine Jackson, Executive Director, Hope for Hallie
Topic: Mental Health Matters
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Swarthmore Town Center is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening our community and promoting the downtown as an exciting place to live, dine, shop, and invest. Thank you for continuing to support all of the small businesses that are the heart of this great community! | |
Visit our website for a merchant directory and follow us on social media for additional information on ways to #showlove, #shopswarthmore #dineswarthmore, and #shoplocal. | | | | |
